1969 Yenko Camaro at Leake/Kruse Auction in Dallas

**Stefano** · #1 11-17-2002, 05:48 PM

Please share the story [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

T Billigen · #2 11-17-2002, 07:50 PM

I think this story is correct but Brian or some other member may have some imput. Bodner originaly had a COPO that was a basket case, so he advertised in the Pittsburgh paper for a 1969 camaro body. He got a call from a fellow that said he had one that he wanted to get out of his garage. When he looked at the car he seen it as a yellow car with no stripes, the car had been raced (I remember seeing it at PID in 69) and the original engine was still sitting in the corner of the garage along with all original parts. I don't think the seller realized what he had, he just wanted it gone. I think Bodner got everything for $5000.00, I'm not sure on that figure but I think that was it? I don't think you will ever find a deal like that now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Souperhigh · #3 11-17-2002, 08:31 PM

True story,First owner pulled of the stripes because he was upset with Don Yenko because he kept dumping the transmission.Raced it and then parked it. Dan told me he first noticed the 140 speedo and then ask more about the motor, Mr. Mandela then showed Dan a motor setting in the corner covered up.Dan was smart and new his stuff and bought the car and restored it and showed it in many shows and was in many magazines. When Dan sold the car it was for $125,000 to a gentleman I won't name but I have a list of all owners for the new buyer if sold. Dan has some video tapes of the car racing in Pennsylvania and I was visiting with him and he was going to make me copies of everything he had just before Christmas last year, when right after Christmas his son was killed in a auto accident. I visited with his wife and daughter and later Dan and put everything on hold. Dan lost a big part of his life that day.He is a great person and still wants to keep up with the whereabouts of the car.Brian Henderson knows Dan very well and they both speak very highly of each other.I am sure Brian would share his knowledge with anyone, since he is a true Supercar enthusiast.

mc25t190 · #4 11-18-2002, 12:35 AM

maurice,
is this car yours? if so no problem getting that for the car at the auction or outside the auction based on what the car are bringing now!

mc25t190 · #5 11-18-2002, 12:38 AM

is ZL1 #38 the automatic column shift car at worldwide muscle cars?

Souperhigh · #6 11-18-2002, 01:18 AM

Kevin, yes it is my car. I know that it is worth alot more and will probably bring it.And yes the ZL-1 is the automatic. They bought it last January at the Russo-Steele Auction in Scottsdale.

**Stefano** · #7 11-26-2002, 12:54 AM

Maurice, Thanks for help. The Yenko has been sold [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Please provide me one more favor and check the antifreeze before the Yenko gets shipped, its Freezing cold here.

Jeff Murphy · #8 11-26-2002, 12:27 PM

Did the ZL-1 sell?

**John** · #9 11-27-2002, 12:08 AM

I met Dan Bodner at Super Chevy in Maple Grove in 1988 and that is the same thing he told me. I had my Hugger Orange (automatic) Yenko Camaro there also. I may have some photos of that event...if the new owner wants some copies...let me know.

**Stefano** · #10 11-27-2002, 12:32 AM

John,
Thanks for the info. Since I often refer to Hooper's Book, I always see those cool 4 camaros ,the two on the front and the two on the back. There are quite a few members Camaros in that book.

Yes,I would appreciate copies of the pictures and any additional info anyone may have.

Thanks,

Stefano

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